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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5127 Staff AnalysisJanuary 3, 1989 SUED I V.I SJ ON ITEM NO.: 4ont inued)_ The applicant was requested to review the type of bulk storage that would be placed upon the water line easement at the southwest corner. The Water Works concern about this storage was generally limited to disposal type storage as opposed to sale items. Mr. Richardson then questioned the request for a 15 foot landscape strip adjacent to the front property line. Mr. Greeson identified this request as being one in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, being primarily office and residential use. Mr. Perkins then asked that specific design information be filed with the Commission so as to better understand the type of construction that is proposed. A general discussion of the issues followed. Mr. Richardson was then offered an extension of time by the Committee on the resubmission of the PUD addressing these concerns. He was permitted to file the information by noon on Friday, December 30. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (January 3, 1989) There were no objectors present. Staff presented its recommendation of denial of the proposal. The Chairman asked Mr. Bob Richardson to present his case. Mr. Richardson displayed graphics of the proposal. He offered an overview of the project and the numerous revisions that have been accomplished since the Subdivision Committee meeting. He indicated that this business will sell plants, trees, bark, soil, fixtures, plant foods, etc.; in other words, all those kinds of things normally sold on the premises of a landscaping or nursery operation. He commented on the original plan and the objections stated by Staff. He described in detail the changes that had been accomplished since that time - moving the various storage bunkers, parking areas and access drives. He indicated that there would be no heavy equipment stored or used on the premises. He described the outbuilding in the northwest corner as having two doors of an overhead type for interior storage of vehicles. He indicated that the area around the building will initially be used as a graveled area but would be paved at a later date, or in a later phase. Mr. Richardson then offered comment on the placement of this use within the zoning ordinance. He stated that the "C-4" District was identified by Staff as being the only district January 3, 1989 SUBDIVISION _I_TEM.._NO. 4 (Continued) Mr. George Collins was present and addressed the Commission. He stated that he was the owner of the use that would be located on this site and that Mr. Richard Smith owned the property. He offered comments as to the history of this property and the current activity on the premises. Commissioner Perkins then raised questions about whether visqueen would be used in the winter to enclose the greenhouses and how well maintained this would be. Mr. Richardson offered an example of an existing greenhouse and nursery adjacent to his business, stating the type of replacement that occurred in winter and summer involving cloth and visqueen. Commissioner Perkins then asked about the gravel drive on the north side of the development, as to whether it was to serve the storage area. Mr. Richardson stated that it woulo serve that area and provide a firm path to the rear of the site where there would be storage. Commissioner Perkins then offered that he felt the owner and his engineer had responded to all of the issues raised and it appeared that the project was in proper order. After a brief discussion of some of the issues outlined above, a motion was made for approval of the PCD as amended. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 2 noes, 2 absent. Gary Greeson then requested from the Chairman a statement of the reasons for approval of this item. The Chairman offered the following two points: 1. If well maintained, a use such as proposed is less offensive than large office buildings on this site. 2. Nurseries are unique businesses by their nature, and are misplaced within the "C-4" Zoning District. L 1 . Meet J _.n- g_ _ P a. t.p : February 7, 1989 2. Case No.: Z-5127 3. Reqqq.§.t: Reclassify from '10-3" General Office ........... District to "PCD" Short -form Commercial. 4. Location: The west side of Woodland Heights Road at Fairview Road. 5. Owner!APPli.can.t: Richard Smith by Robert J. Richardson ................. I ...... ..... . ... ..... . - 6. ..E..x.J_.sJ_J.n_g _ 5.14 tl_.u. s. Vacant property 7. Proposed Use: A landscape and nursery business . . I-— ........... I ..... . . ....... . ..... ..... Staff Recommendation: Denial as being incompatible with the Highway Plan and effect of the project on adjacent residential areas. 9. Planning._Comm - ission Recommendation: Approval of the "PCD" as modified in the resubmitted site plan. 10. Recommendation Forwarded With: 7 ayes, 2 nays, 2 absent. 11. Objectors: There were no objectors in attendance. OOCA) 5�)AP0127[S 2�4s" �VCW-_ #OcV�9-00 A, J J U.0 /5 FIA16 _S_ 0 op 6,: W 146 Tr 'S N G j�tx-,�_Tlq_j (-T 446 t) JAI _ S -To PAC. Cr-� AND S-T"C-7'UPA1, Q'3V'2)',Vr'_Xt'E�AJ7 F/2) WA -tom, t)2, FA ;,C- A4,,eAJT AAJ P z�'L i &16 VA -71 Al 6, TY:IF 7-/4 f P, 1) 1 4� I., 5tAVW�,LEAVIAJ61 1V4Ac-- OP&A) 57-PACG_- 714-E- C,-rr 4-2/Z) IMPAcVCF-D APP�(ZAAlee WS/AM 7-0 January 3, 1989 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO. 4 (Continued) The applicant was requested to review the type of bulk storage that would be placed upon the water line easement at the southwest corner. The Water Works concern about this storage was generally limited to disposal type storage as opposed to sale items. Mr. Richardson then questioned the request for a 15 foot landscape strip adjacent to the front property line. Mr. Greeson identified this request as being one in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, being primarily office and residential use. Mr. Perkins then asked that specific design information be filed with the Commission so as to better understand the type of construction that is proposed. A general discussion of the issues followed. Mr. Richardson was then offered an extension of time by the Committee on the resubmission of the PUD addressing these concerns. He was permitted to file the information by noon on Friday, December 30. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (January 3, 1989) There were no objectors present. Staff presented its recommendation of denial of the proposal. The Chairman asked Mr. Bob Richardson to present his case. Mr. Richardson displayed graphics of the proposal. He offered an overview of the project and the numerous revisions that have been accomplished since the Subdivision Committee meeting. He indicated that this business will sell plants, trees, bark, soil, fixtures, plant foods, etc.; in other words, all those kinds of things normally sold on the premises of a landscaping or nursery operation. He commented on the original plan and the objections stated by Staff. He described in detail the changes that had been accomplished since that time - moving the various storage bunkers, parking areas and access drives. He indicated that there would be no heavy equipment stored or used on the premises. He described the outbuilding in the northwest corner as having two doors of an overhead type for interior storage of vehicles. He indicated that the area around the building will initially be used as a graveled area but would be paved at a later date, or in a later phase. Mr. Richardson then offered comment on the placement of this use within the zoning ordinance. He stated that the "C-4" District was identified by Staff as being the only district January 3, 1989 SUBDIVISION ITEM__ ........ 4 (Continued) Mr. George Collins was present and addressed the Commission. He stated that he was the owner of the use that would be located on this site and that Mr. Richard Smith owned the property. He offered comments as to the history of this property and the current activity on the premises. Commissioner Perkins then raised questions about whether visqueen would be used in the winter to enclose the greenhouses and how well maintained this would be. Mr. Richardson offered an example of an existing greenhouse and nursery adjacent to his business, stating the type of replacement that occurred in winter and summer involving cloth and visqueen. Commissioner Perkins then asked about the gravel drive on the north side of the development, as to whether it was to serve the storage area. Mr. Richardson stated that it would serve that area and provide a firm path to the rear of the site where there would be storage. Commissioner Perkins then offered that he felt the owner and his engineer had responded to all of the issues raised and it appeared that the project was in proper order. After a brief discussion of some of the issues outlined above, a motion was made for approval of the PCD as amended. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 2 noes, 2 absent. Gary Greeson then requested from the Chairman a statement of the reasons for approval of this item. The Chairman offered the following two points: 1_ If well maintained, a use such as proposed is less offensive than large office buildings on this site. 2. Nurseries are unique businesses by their nature, and are misplaced within the "C-4" Zoning District.